Procida Wine Festival

A wine festival in the village of Terra Murata

Every autumn, the Procida Wine Festival brings new wine to the highest and oldest point of the island: the fortified village of Terra Murata, which towers over the port of Marina Grande, the fishing village of Corricella, and the entire Gulf of Naples. For three days, the stone streets, small squares, and courtyards of the village are filled with tasting stalls, kitchens set up by local districts and restaurateurs, live music, and lights. It is the most anticipated food and wine event of the Procida off-season, organized by the Associazione Procida È with the patronage of the Municipality of Procida, in the province of Naples, Campania.

New wine and the St. Martin's period

The festival takes place in the days leading up to St. Martin's Day, the tradition that marks the moment across Italy when must becomes wine. In Procida, this date holds special significance: the island, known primarily for its sea and colorful houses, also preserves an ancient agricultural vocation, consisting of small terraced vineyards, dry-stone walls, and vines cultivated in gardens behind homes. The event was born precisely to showcase this less touristy, more rural side of the island and to pay homage to those who continued to harvest grapes when Procida's viticulture was at risk of disappearing.

Wineries, traditional dishes, and Grancie

Along the festival route, you will encounter Campanian and national wineries: local grape varieties take center stage, from white Falanghina to red Aglianico, though labels from other regions are also featured. Accompanying the glasses is island cuisine, served at stalls set up by local restaurateurs and districts.

• Fried anchovies and mixed fried fish (frittura di paranza)
• Pasta with rabbit ragù, the signature dish of Procida cuisine
• Typical products, desserts, and specialties from the island's bakeries
• New wine tastings at the winery stalls

A touch of local color is provided by the Grancie, young women in traditional dress who serve at the tables, evoking the island's historical costumes. There are also spaces dedicated to games and creative activities for children, making the event suitable for families.

Music, regatta, and vineyard tours

Alongside the wine, the program of recent editions has combined evening concerts, island bands, afternoon DJ sets, the Procida City Music Band, and a fireworks display that closes the three-day event by illuminating the village walls. On the cultural and sporting front, the following have taken place over the years:

• guided tours of the island's historic vineyards, by reservation;
• the scenic Wine Regatta, organized by the Procida Naval League in the stretch of water below Terra Murata;
• extraordinary openings of village landmarks, starting with the former Bourbon prison of Palazzo d'Avalos;
• book presentations, photography exhibitions, and spaces for local crafts.

A village worth the trip

Terra Murata is the historic and defensive heart of Procida: a compact settlement perched on the promontory, featuring the Abbey of San Michele Arcangelo, the remains of the fortifications, and one of the most photographed viewpoints in Campania, overlooking the pastel-colored houses of Corricella. Visiting in November, when the summer crowds have retreated, means encountering the island in its most authentic version: the wine festival is the perfect opportunity to do so, as it enlivens the village in the evening with a local atmosphere rather than that of a seaside resort.

When it takes place

The event is usually held in November, on the weekend preceding St. Martin's Day. The 2025 edition, presented as the sixth of the current series, took place from Friday, November 7th to Sunday, November 9th; however, wine festivals in Terra Murata are documented on the island from previous years, confirming a tradition now deeply rooted in the Procida calendar. Admission to the festival is traditionally free: you only pay for what you consume at the stalls.